800mm Gustav
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Summary
A unique weapon, it is the one of the largest guns in history by bore diameter, The American 36 in (914mm) mortar, Little David is larger as are several other NS weapons. The Gustav is a full howitzer and is much larger and powerful than the Little David.
It is the primary weapon of the GustavX Compensator Class Gunship and only 2 were ever built by Leafanistan under the guidance and payroll of The Lone Alliance.
General characteristics (Schwerer Gustav)
- Weight of gun and mounting: 1,350 tons
- Length of gun: 47.3 m
- Height of gun: 11.6 m
- Width of gun: 7.1 m
- Barrel length: 32.48 m
- Maximum elevation: 65°
- Weight of propellant charge: 2,500 lbs (1134 kg) in 3 increments
- Rate of fire: 1 round every 20 minutes with autoloader
